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Music stars like Halsey and Phoebe Bridgers are among those who reacted Tuesday to a leaked draft of a majority decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision protecting a women’s right to choose.

Cardi B clapped back at those on social media who tried to start drama between her and Billie Eilish.

Judas Priest, Eminem and Dolly Parton are among the acts chosen to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Music Stars React To Draft Decision Overturning Roe V. Wade

Cardi B Insists There's No Drama With Billie Eilish

Here's Who's Getting Inducted Into Rock Hall Of Fame

Shawn Mendes repped Canada in style at the Met Gala on Monday night.

The 23-year-old singer showed up on the red carpet looking Gaston-level dapper in a navy Tommy Hilfiger peacoat with a popped burgundy collar over a navy suit and turtleneck.

Singer Jessie J has opened up about the miscarriage she suffered late last year.

Ric Parnell, the English rock drummer who played Mick Shrimpton in the 1994 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap, died Sunday. He was 70.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Shawn Mendes Reps Canada In Style At Met Gala

Jessie J Opens Up About Miscarriage

Spinal Tap Drummer Ric Parnell Dies At 70

Suga of BTS has revealed how he ended up being featured on “That That,” the new track from fellow South Korean star PSY.

When Lil Nas X announced his first headlining tour on Tuesday, fans noticed the absence of a guest act. But, on Wednesday, the rap star tweeted one possibility.

“Trying really hard to get the wiggles to coheadline the tour with me,” he tweeted. “i will keep you guys updated.”

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

PSY, BTS' Suga Tease Collab 'That That'

The Wiggles Are Ready To Tour With Lil Nas X

Part of a non-existent interview with Billie Eilish, in which she is quoted as saying she wants to be poor like her fans, has resurfaced on social media.

Harry Styles cuddles in bed – and does a lot more on a dining room table – with Florence Pugh in the first full-length trailer for Don’t Worry Darling.

Director Olivia Wilde premiered the trailer at CinemaCon, a gathering of theatre owners, in Las Vegas on Tuesday. 

Lady Gaga announced Wednesday she has contributed a song to the soundtrack for the forthcoming Top Gun: Maverick.

"Hold My Hand" will be out May 3.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Bogus Billie Eilish Quote About Being Poor Resurfaces

Trailer For Harry Styles Flick 'Don't Worry Darling' Debuts

Lady Gaga Records Song For 'Top Gun: Maverick' Soundtrack

Bad Bunny will portray El Muerto in a forthcoming flick based upon the Marvel comic books, it was announced Monday.

Leah Marlene and Nicolina Bozzo, both from Toronto, made it into the Top 10 of American Idol at the end of Monday’s episode.

It is the farthest any Canadian has gotten in the competition, which opened up to talent from north of the border two seasons ago. Viewers outside the U.S. are not able to vote for their favourites.

Canada is getting its own Eurovision competition.

Toronto-based Insight Productions – the company behind Canadian versions of reality shows like Amazing Race and Big Brother as well as Idol and Got Talent – will produce Eurovision Canada.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy

Bad Bunny To Play Marvel Anti-Hero El Muerto

Canada's Leah Marlene, Nicolina Bozzo Among 'American Idol' Top 10

'Eurovision Canada' To Debut In 2023

Megan Thee Stallion tearfully recalled how she feared for her life as Canadian rapper Tory Lanez allegedly opened fire at her during an argument in the summer of 2020.

Britney Spears announced Sunday she is taking another break from social media.

“I’m going on a social media hiatus for a little while,” the pop star wrote in an Instagram post. “I send my love.”

Paramore’s Hayley Williams made her Coachella debut on Saturday as a special guest of Billie Eilish.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy

Megan Thee Stallion Opens Up About 2020 Shooting

Britney Spears Announces Another Social Media Hiatus

Hayley Williams Joins Billie Eilish On Coachella Stage

Janelle Monáe has publicly come out as non-binary.

“I just don’t see myself as a woman, solely,” the singer told Jada Pinkett Smith in the latest episode of Red Table Talk. “I will always, always stand with women. I will always stand with Black women. But I just see everything that I am, beyond the binary.”

Ed Sheeran has added Lil Baby to “2Step,” a song from his album =, to support victims of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Trey Songz is facing another accusation of sexual assault – this one dating back to 2013.

Megan Johnson is demanding more than $5 million U.S. from the singer, whose real name is Tremaine Neverson, before May 5.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Janelle Monáe Comes Out Publicly As Non-Binary

Ed Sheeran Supports Ukraine With Video For '2Step' Ft. Lil Baby

Trey Songz Faces New Sexual Assault Allegation

Joe Principe from Rise Against talks to iHeartRadio's Jesse and JD about returning to tour Canada, IDLES Remixing their music, and the legends of Punk Rock that the guys grew up idolizing, who have now become tour-mates!

Joe talks specifically about his influence and love of KISS, their theatrics and almost cartoon-like stage presence.

Joe of Rise Against and the guys memorialize the late, great Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters, and how amazing of a man he was.

Joe Principe tells Jesse and JD about how politically motivated some of Rise Against's music is - both on the surface, and as you dig deeper in its subtleties! 

Joe Principe of Rise Against speaks locally about Chicago looking in the mirror about its lack of support for its music scene, and ultimately declaring a RISE AGAINST Day!

Adele has reportedly hired a new creative team and plans to resurrect her Las Vegas residency show Weekends With Adele this summer.

Drake has been granted a permanent restraining order against a woman accused of stalking him for years.

Tom Parker of The Wanted was mourned by his group mates Wednesday at a private funeral in Orpington, England.

Max George, Jay McGuiness, Siva Kaneswaran and Nathan Sykes served as pallbearers at St. Francis of Assisi church. Among those paying their respects was singer Liam Payne.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Adele Hires Creative Team To Reimagine Vegas Residency

Drake Granted Restraining Order Against Alleged Stalker

The Wanted's Tom Parker Laid To Rest

Shawn Mendes will be honoured next month with the International Achievement Award at the JUNO Awards in his hometown, Toronto.

Shawn Mendes said Tuesday he “constantly” feels like he is “either flying or drowning” and, despite his success, finds it hard “to feel like I’m not failing.”

Greta Van Fleet frontman Josh Kiszka has addressed criticism of a set of photos he shared on Instagram five years ago in which he is seen in costumes depicting Native Americans.

The hashtag “#SpeakUpGVF” was being used on social media to call attention to the pics, described in an Instagram post last week as “culturally appropriative and offensive to various Native cultures.”

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Shawn Mendes To Be Honoured At JUNO Awards

Shawn Mendes Shares Personal Message With Fans

Greta Van Fleet's Josh Kiszka Addresses Criticism Of 2017 Pics